[Fredslist] Golf Outing 2016 - Lobster, Laughter, Liquor and, of course, GOLF!

[Victoria Roberts Drogin]

Golf Outing 2016 - Lobster, Laughter, Liquor and, of course, GOLF!

 

It seems that every year the Gotham Golf outing gets better! This year was
fabulous! Warm, fun and relaxed, we started with a lavish breakfast buffet
featuring an omelet station, smoked salmon, great salads, bagels and
spreads. Perfect kick off! The driving range and putting greens, always top
notch, gave everyone a chance to warm up, pick up some tips and network with
other golfers. 

 

The format was scramble / best ball, and great caddies made it effortless
and kept all the foursomes moving. Paul and I had the pleasure of continuing
our tradition of golfing with Fred, and the course was beautiful, despite
the heat. ("Sprinkler-golf" anyone?? Fred holds the current record at 9!)
Snacks, fresh fruit and cold beer and soda were available throughout, and
delicious cook-out lunch on the course with juicy burgers, hot-dogs, grilled
sausage and chicken sandwiches with summer tomatoes, hit the spot.

 

For serious golfers, the course was challenging and rewarding - and for
those with less experience, it was a great way to gain some experience in a
fun, low-stress setting.  Enthusiasm over expertise! And Fred gave new
meaning to "driving the green!!" ;) There was a clinic for new golfers this
year which got great reviews, and the club grounds, facilities and beautiful
locker-rooms were available all day to enjoy. (Although I can't say I've
seen the men's locker even though apparently that's where my locker was
assigned this year!!) And goody-bags, sponsorships at each hole, as well as
for carts, meals and other amenities and aspects of the day gave an
opportunity for serious business exposure and brand development. 

 

After playing all day, the (arguably) best part was the cocktail party and
dinner! Mounds of chilled lobsters, huge shrimp, oysters, and clams welcomed
us into the cocktail hour. Great hot hors d'oeuvres, top notch open bar, and
a fabulous silent auction, all lead to great mixing and mingling before
sitting down to a scrumptious dinner which included ribs, seafood stew, a
great carving station, salads and desserts that made your eyes roll!

 

All of our committees did an amazing job - and as for the Raffle, this was
the first time I've ever won! There were awards for longest drive and
closest to the line, and many winners of great prizes of cash and gift
certificates - and the opportunity to bid on a table at Rao's for charity. 

 

All in all, a warm and wonderful evening where everyone got to visit with
friends and make new contacts. Best testimonial came from Paul's son (my
step-son) Derek Napolitano, a Mercy Business Honors finance student, who
golfed for the very first time. He said "If this is networking, it's
AWESOME!" SCORE!!

 

Please join us next year at one of the best events Gotham has to offer.
Looking forward to seeing you all there.

 

Victoria

 

 

 

 

 

 

Victoria Roberts Drogin, Esq.

 

Mercy College School of Business

Executive Director

Women's Leadership Institute

Professor of Organizational Leadership

 

Tel.  917.418.2299

Email.  <mailto:Vrobertsdrogin at mercy.edu> Vrobertsdrogin at mercy.edu 

Email.  <mailto:Victoria.Roberts.Drogin at gmail.com>
Victoria.Roberts.Drogin at gmail.com

 

Professional, Executive and Life Coaching and Leadership Development

 

 

 

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